Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 December 2074 · 15:08 local in London
2074-12-11 15:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:08 local time in London on 11 December. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
2074
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 15:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:53
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2074
18
New Moon
Not visible07:20 local · Tue, Tue 18 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 2074
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Tue, Tue 25 Dec · Moon -40°
Jan 2075
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2075
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:14 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon 24°